Heroines and Heroes

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2026 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
4.9

91 reviews

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About This Store

Heroines and Heroes is a highly praised game store with a large, welcoming space (formerly a library branch) and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. It offers a wide selection of board games, RPGs (especially DCC), miniatures (Warhammer 40k), TCGs, comics, and graphic novels. The store hosts events and provides a place to learn and play games. Prices are fair, often at MSRP. Customers appreciate the patient, helpful service and the store's positive impact on the neighborhood.

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Games Offered

RPG
Board Games
TCG

Visiting Heroines and Heroes in Evanston

Heroines and Heroes is a friendly local game store (FLGS) located in Evanston, Illinois. The store specializes in RPG, Board Games, TCG and hosts regular events for the local gaming community.

Heroines and Heroes is one of Evanston's go-to destinations for tabletop gamers.

The store is open Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM and welcomes players of all experience levels. This listing has been verified by the store owner.

Store Info

2026 Central St
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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